IN TOWN ACTIVITIES ITINERARY - Utah's Canyon Country
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IN TOWN ACTIVITIES
ITINERARY
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You don’t have to go far for fun in Utah’s Canyon Country. Each
town has an abundance of activities to keep your adventure active
Hideout Golf Course
and exciting. Venture through the history and culture of each area
Outdoor, Time varies
and explore the rural areas of Southeastern Utah.
648 South Hideout Way Monticello, UT 84535
Monticello 435-226-1292, hideoutgolf.com/
Frontier Museum It’s always tee time at the Hideout Golf Course. As one of Utah’s
premier public golf experiences, the course showcases a wide variety
Indoor, 30-45 minutes of scenery year-round. Golf gurus of all ages can enjoy the
excitement of the sport whether it’s at the 3-hole junior course or
216 S Main St. Monticello, UT 84535 the full 18 holes as well as the driving range and practice greens.
435-587-2271, facebook.com/MonticelloWelcomeCenter/
The Frontier Museum, located inside the Monticello Welcome
Center, is housed in a century-old barn. Moved from its original
location, visitors can still view the original post-and-beam
construction. Take a passage through time and glimpse the lifestyle
with displays of vintage household items as well as relics from
Ancestral Puebloans, cowboys, outlaws, farmers and shopkeepers.
While at the visitor center, don’t forget to view the Emerson &
Brantingham Big 4 Tractor. As one of the last few in existence, it’s
over 100 years old and still running! The tractor makes its yearly
appearance in the Monticello Pioneer Day parade.
Canyon Country Discovery Center
Indoor and Outdoor, 1-3 hours
1117 N Main St. Monticello, UT 84535
435-587-2156, ccdiscovery.org/
Explore and interact with the hands-on learning stations at the
Canyon Country Discovery Center in Monticello. The family-friendly
facility allows audiences of all ages to discover the natural history of
landscapes, cultures, astronomy, water and land use and energy in
the area. The center houses an indoor rock-climbing wall, nature
playscape and network of walking trails for an immersive learning
experience of the campus grounds.
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Blanding The Dinosaur Museum
Indoor, 1-1.5 hours
Edge of the Cedars State Park
754 S 200 West Blanding, UT 84511
Indoor and Outdoor, 1-2 hours
435-587-3454, www.dinosaur-museum.org/
660 W 400 North Blanding, UT 84511
Take a colossal step back in time at the Dinosaur Museum. Open
435-678-2238, stateparks.utah.gov/parks/edge-of-the-cedars/
mid-April through mid-October, visitors can view skeletons,
fossilized skin, eggs, footprints and sculptures of dinosaurs. The
Wander through the exhibits in the museum illustrating the culture founders of the museum got their start sculpting dinosaurs for the
and lifestyle of the Ancestral Puebloan people with exhibits, artifacts motion picture industry and their work has captured the attention
and the largest collection of pottery in the Four Corners region. and imagination of many dinosaur enthusiasts. Movie posters are
Outside the museum, there is a restored ceremonial kiva to illustrate scattered throughout the museum and you can’t miss the 14-foot-tall
the unique dwelling structures of the Puebloan people. In addition Therizinosaurus, a feathered dinosaur with a 20-foot wingspan!
there is also a short, paved trail to adventure through native plants
and outdoor sculptures with a picnic area and restrooms.
Nations of the Four Corners Cultural Center
Outdoor, Time varies
Bluff
461 W 500 South Blanding, UT 84511
435-678-4000, nationsofthefourcorners.org/ Bluff Fort
Indoor and Outdoor, 30-60 minutes
Learn, explore and interact with various home sites at the Nations of
the Four Corners Cultural Center. The organization has six home
sites connected by over 5 miles of well-maintained trails. Learn about
550 East Black Locust Bluff, UT 84512
the legacies of the Ancestral Puebloan people, the Ute, Paiute and 435-672-9995, hirf.org/
Navajo people as well as the Spanish and Pioneers. Climb the
observation tower and pack a picnic lunch for this adventure. Commemorating the historic pioneer heritage, Bluff Fort Historic
Site showcases replica log cabins originally built in the late 1800s by
families who were part of the San Juan Mission Expedition
(Hole-in-the-Rock Expedition). Enjoy walking through this iconic
small town that offers a replica mercantile for visitors to shop, learn
and explore or use as an event space. Spend some time dressing up
in pioneer clothing, gold panning, roping wooden cows and horses
and more. Don’t forget to taste the homemade baked goods and
soft-serve ice cream before you leave!
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Bluff River Trail Bluff Historic District
Outdoor, 2-3 hours Outdoor, 1-2 hours
Begin at Recapture Lodge: 250 E Main St. Bluff, UT 84512 Various locations throughout Bluff
435-672-2281, recapturelodge.com/things-to-do/river-trail/ 435-672-9995, bluffutah.org/town-history/#history-tour
Walk along the San Juan River and venture along the many trails in the Take a self-guided tour through the Bluff Historic District. Listed on
area, including the Bluff River Trail. Adventure on foot, bicycle or the National Register of Historic Places, the Bluff Historic District is
horseback and listen to the water flow through the heart of the made up of 20 stops including historic homes, the Bluff Fort, St.
Colorado Plateau and view the vibrant, red rocks and foliage accenting Christopher’s Episcopal Mission, and the town cemetery among others.
the trail. Trails in this area are relatively easy with flat terrain ranging
from .5 miles to 2.5 miles in length. The trails cover private and public
lands, so please be respectful and Leave No Trace. Monument Valley
Goulding’s Museum & Trading Post
Indoor, 1-2 hours
1000 Goulding’s Trading Post Rd
Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536
gouldings.com/attractions-in-monument-valley/
gouldings-museum/
Visit the original trading post from the 1920s, now a museum
showcasing artifacts as well as a glimpse into a bygone era. Visitors
can see the preserved trading post 'bullpen,’ historical
Bears Ears Education Center photographs, Native American pottery, jewelry and crafts and the
movie room with memorabilia from many of the films shot in
Indoor, 30-60 minutes Monument Valley including many of the John Wayne/John Ford
westerns, “Back to the Future III” and many others. Continue
567 W Main St. Bluff, UT 84512 upstairs to see the Goulding’s living quarters as well as more
435-672-2402, bearsearsmonument.org/ historical photographs.
Learn about the cultural and natural spaces in Bears Ears National
Monument. Start at the Education Center for a few exhibits and
historic information, then hit the trails with the preparation you need
for hiking, biking, climbing and rafting or other recreational activities.
The Center also has a retail store for memorabilia, books and
basic equipment.
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